Age of consent Legal quiz Baker boy What does the law say? Offences: • Sexual penetration of a child • Indecent acts with a child Under 12 years old Never okay 12 to 15 years old The 24-month rule Find your age in years and months on one side of the graph. Find your partner’s age on the other side. If there’s a red cross where they meet, the older person is breaking the 24-month rule. 16 to 17 years old Never with a person caring for you The 24-month rule Find your age in years and months on one side of the graph. Find your partner’s age on the other side. If there’s a red cross where they meet, the older person is breaking the 24-month rule. What can happen legally? • Police • Court • Prison • Criminal record • Sex Offenders Register Where can you get help? Counselling and support: Centre Against Sexual Assault Kids Help Line Victims Support Agency Legal information and advice: Victoria Legal Aid Youthlaw Local community legal centre Activities Indecent acts The theatre crush Lunchtime basketball The boy from the newsagent What have you learned? • What is age of consent law? • What is the law for people under 12? • What is the law for 12 to 15 year olds? • What is the law for 16 to 17 year olds? • What can happen when these laws are broken? • Where can you go for help and support? Thanks!